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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the CO part
nership heretofore existing between T. J..
Shaw and A. Kellogg, has been dissolved
by mutual consent. T. J, SHAW.
GREAT FALLS, Feb. /, 1887.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

C. E. Griffith, Of the N. G. engineering
corps, who has been stopping here for
the past month, left for a brief visit at Ben
ton last week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

We learn If slight losses among Y 10
cal sheep men, who were not well pre-
pared with hay and shelter for their f1ocks
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Mrs. Felicia Kimball, returned from
Benton Wednesday, where she had been
to make final proof on her claim.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

wv. Power and wife, en- route to Hell
ena. arrived here Wednesday night, being
six hours on the road between here and
2S-Mile Springs.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Thos. Rose, of Chestnut, was in town
one day this week. MIR. Rose is operating
a saw mill on Sheep creek, and expects TO
market a portion of his lumber at this
poiut.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

The Park hotel laundry is prepared to
do, in the best and quickest manner all
the laundry work in Great Fslls. Leave
orders at the hotel office. tt
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

John Devine, one Of the most promi-
nent Of Sun Rivers business men, was in
town this week, in company with Mr..
Block, a commercial man of ST. Joe, Mo.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

The steam drilling machine for use at
the NJ. G. mines. which arrived here last
week. will be taken out to the mines short
" and put in operation.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Mrs. Hackshaw is under the doctors
care and although suffering considerably
we hope that nothing Of moment will re
suit.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. O. (Chowen returned
this week from quite an extended trip in
the east. They are receiving the congrat-
ulations of their many friends.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Wra. Hamilton of Emporia, Kas., a
brother of our townsman Joe. Hamilton,
arrived here this week, and expects to
locate here permanently.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Colin Napier superintendent OF the NJ.
C. coal mines, returned last week from a
months visit at st. Paul.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

A railroad hand employed at kerken-
dali & McCune's work above, here, While
on his way to town Tuesday, became nov
blind.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

The rumor that DR.. Pottle was ready
for a glove contest which appeared in our
last issue was u%nfounded, We hope no
harm is done.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

A fine large steer got into the river the
other day where some men were eo'lhs ies
and was drowned.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Frank Gehring almost lost one OF h.
milk COWS in the river a few days ago.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Mrs. Willis has had a relapse and has
been in a very serious condition for some
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

G. D. Linn Of Columbus, Ohio, en- route
to Fl. Belknap, stopped over day mere
this week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26
Tie-Cltters Wanted.

Wanted % tie makers. Apply at camp
in Teton canyon. Price 10 or II cents.
At HALL s. FRAZIER.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

W. S. Wetzel, is in St. Panl, where b
will remain for a short time.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Chas. Taylor and Annie White were
married at Sun River last Monday even
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Mr.. Paris Gibson returned this we
from a brief visit to Minneapolis,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

The coaches are now running nearly on
time, for the first during the past SIX
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26
SPRAY OF THE l.

M. Randall, of Minneapolis, is a guest
at the Park.
Remember the musical at Huys nan
next Tuesday evening.
Grant Mexican was down from sun
River one day this week.
W, P. Wren and Theo. Gibson were at
Sun River one day this week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1887-02-26

Mail an
A. Nathan, t
SPRAY OF THE FALLS.
M. Randall. Of Minneapolis, is a guest
at the Park.
Remember the musical at Hugs hall
next Tuesday evening.
Grant Mexican was down from u
River one day this week.
". P. Wren and Theo. Gibson were at
Sun River one day this week.
W. S. Wetzel, is in St. Panl, where he
will remain for a short time.
MIR. Paris Gibson returned this week
from a brief visit to Minneapolis,
Frank Gehring almost lost one OF his
milk COWS in the river a few days ago.
Cbas. TAYLOR and Annie White were
married at Sun River last Monday even
ing.
Mrs. Willis has had a relapse and has
been in a very serious condition for some
days.
The coaches are now running nearly on
time. for the first during the past SIX
weeks.
g d. Linn Of Columbus, Ohio, en- route
to Fl. Belknap, stopped over one day here
this week.
A fine large steer got into the river the
other day where some men were cuttlng ice
and was drowned.
Colin Napier superintendent OF the M.
G. coal mines. returned last week from a
months visit at St. Paul.
Mrs. Felicia Kimball, returned from
Benton Wednesday, where she had been
to make final proof on her claim.
We learn tf slight losses among our 10
cal sheen men, who were not well pre-
pared with hay and shelter for their t1ocks.
Mrs. Hackshaw is under the doctors
care and although suffering considerably
we hope that nothing Of moment will re-
suit.
A railroad hand employed at kerken-
dali & McCune's work above here, While
on his way to town Tuesday, became snow
blind.
The rumor that DR.. Pottle was ready
for a glove contest which appeared in our
last issue was ~unfounded. We hope no
harm is done.
C. E. Griffith, of the M. G. engineering
corps, who has been stopping here for
the past month, left for a brief visit at Ben
ton last week.
J. W. Power and wife, en- route to Hell
a arrived here Wednesday night, being
six heurs on the road between here and
2S-Mile Springs.
The steam drilling machine for use at
the Ne, G. mines. which arrived here last
week. will be taken out to the mines short
ly and put in operation.
The Park hotel laundry is prepared to
do, in the best and quickest manner all
the laundry work in Great Fslls. Leave
orders at the hotel Office. tt
VIM. Hamilton of Emporia, has., a
brother of our townsman Joe. Hamilton,
arrived here this week, and expects to
locate here permanently.
Mr.. and Mrs. FL. Q. (Chowen returned
this week from quite an extended trip in
the east. They are receiving the congrat-
ulations of their many friends.
John Devine, one Of the most proml-
nent Of Sun Rivers business men, was in
this week, in company with Mr..
D1..9- ~ oro;ol mos, IF CT Tao Nh |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
Gland s. Il rardman'S Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate
DISTRICT OF GRAND Isle, -. ! Court for the
district OF Grand Isle.
To all persons interested IN the estate OF
Claud 5. Boardman. GREETING:
Whereas, application has been made to this
court 10y the guardian of said ward tor
license to sell the real estate of said ward set
ting forth therein that his ward owns certain
real estate in the town of Grand Isle in this
sta e and that 1t would be conducive to the
interest of said ward that the same be sold
and the proceeds thereof put at interest or in
vested in stocks or other real estate.
And thoreupOn the SAID court appointed and
assigned the 9Th day of April, A. d. 1887, TO
hear and decide upon said application; aud
ordered that public notice thereof he given
to all persons interested therein, by publish
inI this order three weeks successfully, in the
Burlington Free Press, n newspaper which
ciiculates in the neighborhood OF those per-
sons interested therein, all of which puhllca-
lions shall be previous to the time appointed
| Tor hearing.
Therefore you are hereby notified TO appear
| before said court, mt the time and place afore-
said, then and there to object to the granting
| of such license, if you see cause.
Given under my hand. at the Probate Office
this 18th day of March, A. d. 1857.
II. W. ALLEN, Judge.
SO w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

Rev Fl. c. Robbins, pastor of the Bap-
fist church at Panton has closed his pas
torate there.
Rev c, c. Cook has been engaged for
one year as pastor of the Congregational
church at East Arlington.
Rev. 5. n. Hill of Windsor has been ap
pointed chaplain of the Vermont State
prison, vice Rev. +. NJ. Preble, resigned.
Rev. Mrs. Fenner has finished her work
at Huntington Centre, and has gone TO
Waterbury.
Rev. DR.. White of Boston is to supply
the pulpit of the Congregational church
at MiddlebuIy, during the absence IN Cal
ifornia of the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Speare.
Rev. W. |. Todd of South Albany has
started for Kansas on prospecting tour.
He expects to leave the Vermont confer
ence on account of the illness of his son,
| hoping that a change OF climate will be
beneficial.
Rev. Bostwick Hawley, ID. D., who will
| deliver the annual historical sermon at
the coming meeting of the Troy confer
ence in Saratoga next month, was for two
years pastor of the Methodist church in
| Castleton and afIerward was pastor of the
church in Bennington.
Rev. George f, Hunting, d. D., pastor
of he First Presbyterian church of kala-
mazoo, Mich, who has recently been Of
tered the presidency of new college
about to be established in that State, is a
native of this State and fitted for college
at the Castleton seminary. His wife Is a
daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. |. May
nard, who are among the oldest residents
| of the town. 1t is understood that Mr.,
Hunting has not yet accepted the position
offered him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
Orrin G.. ROss's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT the me mrd II at% Court
DISTRICT OF CHITTENDEN. for the District OF
Chittenden.
To the heirs and all persons interested in
the estate of Orrn g. Ross, late OF hunting
''n' =" SUM GREETING:
Whereas. application hath been made TO t hli
Court in writing 10y the administrator OF salu
estate praying for license and author5,
inv TO sell the whole of real estate OF sa!u
deceased. for the payment OF ututT
and charges of administration, setting lp 1
Therein the amount ct debts due from sau ~
ceased the charges of administrator, tne
amount of personal estate ana the stu"''''
of the real estate. 100. o,noipted and
Whereupon, the said court appon'eut I Iha
assigned The 9th day of April, lss.' al luo
Prohute Court rooms, in said dlstIltt, 70 uCni
and decide upon said application anu 'etltiiuu'
and ordered public notice Thereon 70 " sttlcn
to MI nersons interested therein, 10y Pu1iisiins
said order. together with the time ahu PlaCC
| NJ henrInp three weeks successN cry III NY
| nuriinvtnn Free Press, Il newspaper MnlCh
| rircuintes in the neighborhood OF tnose per
| snns interested in said estate, an WulCh pup,
LEGATIONS shall be previous 10 Tue ""S "sS's "'u
Tbcrefore, YOU are hereby notihed TO appear
before said court at the time ana pltce hssleu u
| Oh then and there in sand court, 70 luahe your
| oniections to the granting OF such H'ehsc' IL
YOU see cause. ~, u.,,,,+, ,,,,,,,
| Given under my hand, at the PROBATE Court
rooms, this 23d day of Mare9, 49,; LOW
S9w3w nes'S'e''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
Amanda Wheeler's Estate,

STATE OF VERMONT, To all persons
DISTRICT OF CHITTENDEN. concerned in the
estate of Amanda Wheeler, late OF Milton,
in said district, deceased.
GREETING:
Alta Probate Court holden nj burlington.
within and for the District of Chittenden, on
the 2lst day of March, lSS7, an ms rument,
purportng to be the last Ill and testament ot
Amanda Wheeler, late of Milton, III sad
District, deceased, was presented to the
court aforesaid, for probate, and 1t il ordered
by said court that the 18th day of April, loo',
ut the Probate Court Rooms in said burning
ton, be assigned for proving said instrument
concerned by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Burlington Free
Press, "A newspaper printed AT Sau bufllhSloh'
previous to he time appointed.
Therefore, You are hereby notified 10 APP
pear before said Court, at the time ana place
aforesaid, and contest the PROBATE OF saiu
will, if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said
District, this list day OF MarSh, ISL
JENNIE STACY, Register.
S9w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
SIR CURTIS LAMPSON.
There is No Doubt AS to Whose Son He
Was

To the Editor Of the Hcrdld.
Sir Curtis NJ. Lampson was the son of
William and Rachael Powell Lampson
William Lampson settled near New Haven
Mills, about 1900 Curtis NJ Lampsou
was born there September 81, 1906. He
attended the district school and built the
the fires, receiving the ashes therefrom as
his reward When about Il he Joined his
brother William, a fur trader in Canada,
who was connected in some way with the
Hudson Bay company. He travelled
among the Indians and hunters of British
America ana acquired valuable knowledge
of the fur trade He went to New York
and in the employ of John Jacob Astor's
agent and other dealers went repeatedly
to London with cargoes of fur. Ia 1890
he established himself in London in the
| fur business. His success was wonderful
aud he soon had the largest depot for pei
fry in Europe. He accumulated an i'm
mense fortune, reCkOned by millions Of
| pounds sterling.
He was the special friend of George Pea
body, the American banker. who died at
his house. He was very active in aiding
| Cyrus W. Field in laying the first Allan
tic cable. For this he received the honor OF
a baronetcy from Queen Victoria, Novem-
Der 10, 1866. Mr.. Lampson was in Amer
lea for the last time III 1877, when he Wis
tied the home of his early youth. He gave
$1,000 in lSGS for the erection of a fine
school house at New Haven Mills, and
and furnished it with handsome library
of 1000 volumes selected by himself. He
| died March Il, 1855
Ihad myself noticed the error in Thur
low Weeds book, for which | cannot
account but these are facts There are
now living in New Haven many people
who knew Mr.. Lampson well. He was
an own cousin of Deacon Calvin Squier,
and Mrs +. > Dana has now in her pos
session a gold locket presented by him
when he last visited town.
CHARLES :. DANA.
New Haven, Vt, March n, 1851.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
INTER STATE COM MISSION.
COL. ALDACE F. WALKER APPOINTED
ONE OF THE BOARD.
Sol. Morrison has "a Place--Judge Cooley,
Fx-Attorney General SchoOnnaker of
New York and Mr.. Bragg of Ala
bama Complete the Commission.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-The president
mas appointed the following interstate
commerce commissioners Thomas NJ.
Cooley of Michigan for the term of six
years William X. Morrison of Illinois
for the term of five years Augustus
Schoonmaker os New York for the term
of four years Aldace +. Walker of Yer
mont for the term of three years Walter
A. Bragg of Alabama for the term of two
years. The fact that Mr.. Cooley's name
heads ;he list does not necessarily denote
that ne will be the chairman of the COM
mission as it must elect its own chairman.
The following is a sketch of the public
careers of the men comprising the COM
mission, except eX Representative Morri
son, whose public services are so generally
known as to need no description.
Thomas NJ. Cooley was born in Attica,
New York, in 1924 studied law in that
state and removed to MICHIGAN in 1913,
where he has since resided After hold
ing several offices he was in 1864 elected
Justice of the Supreme Court, and was re
elected in 1869, and in 1877, but was defeat
ed In 1885. Mr. Cooley is the author of
numerous standard legal works. He was
gently appointed by Judge Gresham,
eceiver of the Wabash railroad.
Aldace Z. Walker is a Vermont lawyer,
about A. years old, a republican, studied
Jaw with Senator EdmundS, served as
colonel in the Union army, and has since
been practicing law at Rutland In the
Vermont Senate he has taken leading
part IN the framing OF legisl ttion to solve
the railway problem, and had given much
study to the question.
August Schoonmaker of Kingston, n Y,
was born in Ulster Co., n. Y, March 2,
1928, and is lawyer in active prac
tice. He has always been a democrat.
He has been county Judge of his
county and the candidate of his party for
Supreme Court judge. He has been a
State senator and was attorney general of
New York State in 1877 and 1879, He was
4 delegate to the democratic national con-
vention in 1876 and 1850 and also to the
Chicago convention in 1884.
Walter l.. Bragg was born in Alabama
n 1888 but resided in Arkansas from
1S SAB ,until 1861. He was educated
at Harvard and practiced law in Arkan-
sas for some years. At the close of the
Tar he settled in Alabama and was for
some years law partner of Gen, Morgan
He has been a leading democrat in that
state for sOme.years and has served as ma
tional delegate, presidential elector and
member of the democratic national com
mittee. In 1881 he was made president
Of the Alabama State railroad commission
and served in that position four years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25

American archives or in my copy book
handwriting at II.
The tendency now is for old things to
pass away and for all things to be made
new. Let us stop and revert to Mother
GoOse's tutclage, revive family traditions
write out oral teachings, remembering
time that was tomorrow will be yester
day.
1t is more than 200 years since Vermont
families went up the Connecticut River
from Massachusetts. Their trials and
"captivations" by the Indians are stuff
for history
With due respect to New York, like my
compatriots, ! claim New England is the
stirs it, he will find it has not lost it,
SAVIOR. To no Green Mountain boy are
our traditions more interesting than to
yours truly, SCR
February /
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
A $50 900 FIRE IN swANToN.
Beeman Bros. and the Swanton SuspendeI
Company Entirely Burned Ont

SwANroN, March 21.-One of the most
destructive conflagrations which has ever
affected Swanton occurred this evening
when the building occupied by Beeman
Bros, manufacturers of buckles and sus-
pender trimmings, and by the Swanton
Suspender company was wholly destroyed
by fire, involving loss of about $4,000
Beeman Bros loss is variously estimated
from $4,000 to $4,000, and they are in
sured for $1,000. The Suspender com
pany's loss is 10000 and they are insured
for $1,000. c. f. Smith loses on the build
ing $1,000, insured for $500. The origin OF
the fire is unknown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
THE CLEARY TRIAL.
The Jury Unable to Agree and they are
Discharged.

NEW YORK, March 23.-At AIS p. M,
Cleary was brought to the court. The
jury entered II moment later and took
their seats. Justice Barrett came in and
assembled the bench, and the clerk called
the roll. The usual questions We're asked.
Foreman Bachmann replied that no YER
dict had been agreed upon. you are dis
charged said Justice Barrett without a
comment After the jury had gone Shafer
asked if it was proper time to ask for the
discharge of Cleary's bail. Justice Bar
rett responded grimly: This is the proper
time for the district attorney to ask 70" its
renewal" This motion was made and the
bail was fixed at the old figure, $4,000.
The court then adjourned to Friday morn
ing.
Cleary and his counsel We're warmly
congratulated on the result by their
friends. Cleary went before Justice Pat
terson of the Supreme Court and was adj
mitted to bail in $40, 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
THE STORM OF THE SEASON.
Montreal Sleeper Stalled at Vergennes-
Other Trains Fast.

RUTLAND, March pa fierce snow
storm has been raging all day, accom-
panied by strong north wind. 1t is con-
sidered the severest storm this winter.
The evening passenger trains are now
bound, and the freights are abandoned.
Freight No. II and the Montreal sleeper
are stalled at Nergennes Another freight
IS stalled at Whiting, and the snow is
drifting badly between Rutland and Bel
lows Falls on the Central Vermont road.
Twenty Inches of snow in MiddIebury.
MIDDLEBURY, March 22-Fully 20
inches of snow nave fallen through the
lay and the storm still RACES.
The junior exhibition of Middlebury
college was to have taken place tonight,
out it was indefinitely postponed on ac-
count of the storm
Continuous Storm for SO Hours.
PITTsFIELD, Mass, March 22.-The
worst storm of the season has prevailed
mere for 36 hours. The snow is IS inches
deep and the high wind has drifted it so
Grains are all late.
The Storm in the Mohawk Valley.
CANAJoHARIE, n. Y. March ga
binding snow storm prevailed in the Mo
nawk VALLEY to-day, fully IL inches of
snow having fallen. The snow storm i'm
pedes railway travel and delays the back
mails.
The Country Mail Carriers BIockaded-
Roads Impassable.
MlDDLEBURY, March 23.-The storm of
Tuesday was the severest known in this
county for many years The village roads
have been plowed out, so that they are
passable, but the country towns are pruc
ideally isolated, communication being al
most entirely cut off. The Ripton mai
carrier got through last night and got
back TO town to-day, but was five hours
late, having been stalled in the snow fol
three hours. The Bridport man started
Tor home, but after going short distance
was compelled to turn back and stay Ovel
night. Mr.. Bingham, the Cornwall man
got to East Cornwall, where he took hi.
mail bag on his back and started on foot fol-
West Cornwall, and that is the last thai
mas been heard from him. No team has
come through from West Cornwall today
and only one from East Cornwall, up to
O'Clock this afternoon.
VERGENNEs, March 23.-Mrs. Pond, tn,
mail carrier between Addison and Yer
gennes, for the first time, in her six year
service was obliged to miss the homewarG
trip, Tuesday afternoon. She was snow
bound. The New York train due about
H. III. did not arrive until 10 a. IN. to
day. One train was off the track ant
n'aiieu AT Tue uPPci SioSoihB, ohly d SHOT
distance north of Nergennes depot
Blizzard in Waterbury.
WATERBURY,, March ga northwest
trn blizzard with snow prevailed her
Tuesday night and Wednesday, blockad
ing the highways and making the road
almost impossible.
cattle Losses in Some Districts 80 Pc
Cent.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March %. Winnipeg
Manitoba specials say the cattle losse
from the severe weather on the range
west of there is estimated at 80 per cen
In some districts, notably Cypress hill,
the loss is so per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-25
AFestival for BrattIeboro.

Brattleboro people have made arrange
ments to hold a musical festival of their
own from Tuesday to Friday, May "A to
n. Committees have beenappointed con
sisting of representative citizens of the
town to carry out the arrangements for
the festival. The conductor Will be Prof.
s. b. Whitney of Boston, who conducted
the Episcopal church choir festival held at
Trinity church last September. Afternoon
concerts will be given Thursday and Fri.
LAY and the Stabat Mater will probably be
given on the evening of the latter day.
The soloists and orchestra have not yet
been engaged.